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High DSA-6181-1 1 CVE

bind9 - security update

Published Mar 27, 2026 · Updated Mar 27, 2026

Fixed packages 2

ReleasePackageFixed in
Debian · 12 bind9 1:9.18.47-1~deb12u1
Debian · 13 bind9 1:9.20.21-1~deb13u1

Vulnerabilities 1

  • High 7.5

    Excessive NSEC3 iterations cause high CPU load during insecure delegation validation

    If a BIND resolver is performing DNSSEC validation and encounters a maliciously crafted zone, the resolver may consume excessive CPU. Authoritative-only servers are generally unaffected, although there are circumstances where authoritative servers may make re…